- Stay Safe and with your vehicle
- Keep Calm
- Call for help
- Do not reply on strangers
- Being prepare prior to a road trip
Staying safe is the most important thing for you and your family when planning a road trip. Staying with your vehicle during your break down, if you are in a safe location, is always the best way to keep you and your family safe. Keeping calm and not panicking will help you think clearly and keep you safe. Keep your phone charge so you can contact the right people, depending on the situation you may have to call911 in an emergency. Having your Towing company’s phone number on hand or stored on your phone will allow you to get the professionals you to quickly. Informing family members of your situation, location and up to date on your recovery progress. Do not reply on strangers to tow your vehicle, untrained people can possibly cause further damage to your vehicle. Relying on strangers for a ride can put you and your family at a possible greater risk. Having the main essentials in your car prior to leaving can help you stay safe and possible reduce your time of your break down, a spare tire, jacks, jumper cables, phone chargers, first aid kits and possibly reflective clothing, flares, pilons etc. These are all important things you show know and plan for prior to the taking that road trip.